Senior Advisor - Operational and Closure Readiness

Job Title: Senior Advisor - Operational and Closure Readiness Company: RIO TINTO COMMERCIAL PTE. LTD. SAP Module: SAP PM Roles & Responsibilities: * An exciting opportunity to be part of a leading global mining company that produces and supplies materials that are essential to human progress * An opportunity to work with key stakeholders in our global commercial hub * Based in either our global commercial hub Singapore, or Montreal, Canada About the role The implementation of Modern Enterprise Resource Planning (MERP) is a critical step in Rio Tinto’s transformation journey, moving from outdated technology (ECC6) to a new, digitally enabled lean core platform (S/4) and application ecosystem. As this is a business led, Group-wide transformation effort, it requires a strong team to bridge the business and technology landscapes. From contract to cash, every aspect of our operations will benefit from this modernization that offers an exciting opportunity to deliver a digital foundation that will stand Rio Tinto up well for ongoing digital transformation. Rio Tinto is looking to deploying a modern ERP as core and supporting Best of Breed / Best of Suite technologies across processes. In support of successful SAP S/4HANA deployment, the Senior Advisor - Operational and Closure Readiness is responsible for coordinating and enabling Subject Matter Expert (SME) activities for Move & Sell Function, ensuring all Readiness tasks are completed on time and to required quality standards. This role acts as the day-to-day operational coordinator for successful Testing, Training, pre- and post-Cutover, and Hypercare execution, working closely with Move & Sell Readiness Lead, Regional Change Lead, local site representatives and SMEs (including trainers & testers). The Senior Advisor ensures activities are well planned, locally enabled and effectively tracked, escalating risks, issues and dependencies. Reporting to the Manager, Move & Sell Readiness , you will: * Establish and maintain clear activity plans, task lists and trackers for SME deliverables. * Act as the primary coordination point between SMEs and Product Group Readiness Leads for execution activities. * Support mobilisation of SMEs for Product Group readiness activities within the region. * Coordinate scheduling for SME activities ensuring: * Sessions are planned and sequenced appropriately. * Logistics (Meeting rooms/technology are available with travel coordinated, if required). * Local site representatives are engaged so site-specific requirements and constraints are factored into planning. What you will need for the role To succeed in this role, you will have: Work Location: Singapore, Singapore Availability: Full time

* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or related field. * Working in matrix organization/operational environments, with the confidence to engage SMEs and escalate issues appropriately. * Project Management experience. * Commercial Services or Shared Services work experience: understanding end-to-end Deal to Contract and Order to Cash processes * Hands-on SAP working. * Experience coordinating readiness, deployment or transformation activities involving multiple SMEs or site-based stakeholders * Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule and track execution activities, including logistics and dependency management. Experience Required: mid-senior level Key Skills: SAP S/4HANA, Project Management Salary: Not disclosed